3rd century
Feast: April 25
Greek virgin martyr who died defending her purity and faith during Roman persecution on the island of Chios.
Markella was a young Greek Christian woman from Chios (3rd century) who was martyred while defending her virginity and faith. According to tradition, she fled from her own father to preserve her chastity and was killed while seeking refuge. She is venerated as a martyr for purity and courage.